According to data released today by the Maryland Cannabis Administration, marijuana retailers in the state sold $393 million worth of products during the first four months of 2026, outpacing the same period in 2025 even though prices were down nearly 10%. Through April, combined adult-use and medical marijuana sales were roughly $15.9 million higher than …
Colombia House Committee Approves Bill to Legalize and Regulate Cannabis
A proposal to legalize and regulate marijuana in Colombia has cleared its first legislative hurdle, with a House committee voting Tuesday to advance the measure. The bill, filed by Representative Alejandro Ocampo, was approved by the First Committee of the House of Representatives, sending it to the full chamber for consideration. If the full House …
New York Launches Study on CBD and THC for Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management today announced the launch of a new observational research study “aimed at better understanding patients living with moderate Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).” This study “will examine how oral doses of CBD and THC may impact quality of life in adults with clinically confirmed IBD.” IBD is a group of …
Louisiana Resolution Would Create Recreational Cannabis Policy Task Force
A new resolution has been filed in the Louisiana House of Representatives that would create a task force focused on recreational marijuana policy. House Concurrent Resolution 111, filed by State Representative Denise Marcelle (D), was introduced on May 12 and was read by title before being laid over under the rules, an early but required …
Arizona Cannabis Taxes Near $100 Million in 2026, Matching Last Year Despite Prices Falling Over 50%
Arizona garnered $23,558,820 in cannabis taxes in April, bringing the state’s 2026 total to $97,367,901 through the first four months of the year. The total is nearly identical to the $97,588,798 collected during the same period in 2025, a difference of just $220,897, or about 0.2%, according to data from the Arizona Department of Revenue. …
Louisiana House Committee Unanimously Approves Bill Allowing Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Marijuana in Healthcare Facilities
A Louisiana House committee has given unanimous approval to legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while in certain healthcare facilities. Senate Bill 270, filed by State Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D), was reported favorably yesterday by the House Committee on Health and Welfare in a 10 to 0 vote. The measure …
Study: Hemp Seed Hulls May Strengthen Bioplastics While Improving Biodegradability
A study published recently in the peer-reviewed journal Molecules found that hemp seed hulls, an often-overlooked agricultural byproduct, may help improve the strength and biodegradability of cellulose acetate-based bioplastics. Researchers from Kaunas University of Technology examined whether chemically modified hemp seed hulls could be used as biofillers in thermoplastic biocomposites. The study focused on cellulose acetate, …
Federal Bill to Allow Marijuana Companies on Major Stock Exchanges Gains New Sponsor
A bipartisan congressional bill that would allow state-legal marijuana businesses to list on major U.S. stock exchanges has gained a new sponsor, bringing its total support to four lawmakers. Representative Christopher Deluzio (D-PA) signed on today to the Capital Lending and Investment for Marijuana Businesses Act, or CLIMB Act. The measure was introduced in March …
Study: CBD Promotes Intestinal Stem Cell Regeneration Following Radiation Exposure
According to a study published in the journal Experimental & Molecular Medicine, cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect against radiation-related intestinal damage by stimulating the regeneration of intestinal stem cells. Researchers from the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Henan University of Chinese Medicine and Guangdong Pharmaceutical University examined how CBD affected mice exposed to a lethal …
Study: Biochar-Bacteria Combo Boosts Cannabis Growth and Cannabinoids Under Salt Stress
A new study published in Plant Science found that combining phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria with phosphorus-enriched biochar may help cannabis plants better withstand salt stress while improving growth and cannabinoid production. Researchers from Shahid Beheshti University and Islamic Azad University examined how salinity affected Cannabis sativa L., a condition known to reduce phosphorus availability and limit plant …
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